Research Methods & Perspectives

What term refers to whether research relates to everyday life?

• ecological validity

• face validity

• internal validity

• population validity

What type of experiment is conducted in a real life setting?

• field

• lab

• natural

• quasi

Ecological validity is...

• The extent to which the test is measuring as it asking, such as the component of fitness being looked at

• The extent to which the results can be controlled within your own powers

• The extent to which the results of the study can be applied to real- world settings

• The extent to which the results of the study can be generalised and applied to other people

If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow.

• Social-cultural perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior.

• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Cognitive perspective

Fears are learned and can be unlearned.

• Behavioral perspective
• Social-cultural perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective

Teachers will get students to study more by offering extra credit.

• Humanistic perspective
• Social-cultural perspective
• Behavioral perspective
• Cognitive perspective

"Change your thoughts, change your life."

• Behavioral perspective
• Cognitive perspective
• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

Exercising increases endorphins in the brain, thus improving mood.

• Cognitive perspective
• Biological perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective

Treat mental illness with medication.

• Biological approach
• Psychodynamic approach
• Humanistic approach
•  Behavioral approach